But what then was it?
Some attraction of sympathy, no doubt.

To find herself attractive in any way was a new experience and delightful.

She had forgiven him on the spot.

And afterwards they had danced twice together, and he had praised her dancing.

Also, he had said something about a pretty foot--but Frenchmen must always be complimenting.
A noise in the street interrupted her thoughts, and reminded her that she must not be dawdling longer in bed.